"I have a passion for helping others and a lifelong interest in the artistic side of science, so dentistry is a natural fit. I find it deeply fulfilling to care for the oral and overall health of my community, and to create beauty in the process."
~ Dr. Michelle N. Messina
Dr. Messina prides herself in offering the latest evidence-based dentistry, tailored to your specific clinical needs and personal desires. Rather than dictating or pushing certain treatments, she works with you to design a treatment plan unique to your concerns and expectations.
Dr. Messina believes in establishing trusting relationships with patients, particularly those who experience dental-related anxiety. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology and techniques, with a focus on detailed diagnostics and aesthetics, she ensures each patient achieves a beautiful, functional, and pain-free smile.
Education and Experience
- BS Biochemistry, magna cum laude, Texas A&M University
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of Texas
Continuing Education and Professional Affiliations
Dr. Messina loves to learn and regularly completes more than ten times the annual continuing education hours required of dentists in Colorado. This ensures her practice and patient care is always evidence-based, as she’s up-to-date on the latest research and trends.
Since graduating from dental school in 2014, Dr. Messina has completed numerous continuing educational courses through the:
- L.D. Pankey Institute, with a focus on general and cosmetic dentistry
- American Orthodontic Society
- American Academy of Facial Esthetics
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Academy of General Dentistry, currently pursuing her FAGD award
- American Dental Association
- Colorado Dental Association
Beyond the Practice
Dr. Messina lives locally, along with her husband Michael and their two children. The Messina family loves life on the Front Range!
When she's not busy making beautiful smiles, Dr. Messina loves spending time outdoors in Boulder County with Michael and the kids. She likes live music, good food, and great books, and she is especially passionate about her philanthropic and volunteer work through the Junior League of Denver.